Our mission is to revolutionize dance technique and injury prevention by integrating active flexibility, functional strength, and foundational alignment.
Created by Rachel Hamrick, we offer a specialized training approach that enhances performance, prevents injuries, and unlocks each dancer's full potential. Through personalized, expert-led training, we're committed to transforming dancers of all levels into resilient, powerful, and technically proficient artists.
The Hamrick Method, envisioned and developed by Rachel Hamrick, the creative force behind the renowned Flexistretcher®, is a revolutionary approach to dance training. This method emphasizes active flexibility and functional strength enhancement, utilizing specially curated training tools for optimal muscle activation. It is specifically designed to cater to the details of ballet technique, focusing on correcting alignment issues and preventing injuries. The Hamrick Method goes beyond mere rehabilitation; it's about 'prehabilitation' - empowering dancers to proactively reach their full potential through a holistic and targeted training regimen.
The HAMRICK METHOD
the PROBLEM
Common foundational alignment issues are barriers to advancing in dance technique.
These issues can lead to injuries, hindering your progress and performance.
the SOLUTION
A specialized elite training program tailored for dancers and classical ballet technique
Focus on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and reaching maximum potential.
Stay Consistent, See Results
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The Hamrick Method offers a balanced and dynamic program, skillfully blending active flexibility training, Pilates, and functional training, all tailored to meet individual goals and needs. Our virtual studio features short yet effective classes, accessible from any device, anywhere. With specially curated 4-week programs and shorter week-long modules, we ensure you can maintain consistency and achieve optimal results. Even with as little as 5 minutes a day, our method is designed to yield significant improvements. To keep your training engaging and challenging, we offer various modifications and challenges, such as the option to incorporate ankle weights for an intensified experience. The Hamrick Method is your flexible, accessible path to enhanced performance and strength.
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Body Awareness: Understand and connect with your body.
Fundamentals & Alignment: Master foundational alignment for better technique.
Active Flexibility & Strength: Enhance flexibility and build isolated strength.
Functional Movement Training: Train movement patterns for efficiency and biomechanical enhancement.
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✔ Education-focused active flexibility training.
✔ Variety of tools for correct form and full muscle engagement.
✔ Promotes muscle growth and flexibility within a safe mobility range.
✔ Beneficial for dance, ballet, gymnastics, Pilates, yoga, general fitness, and more.
✔ Proven results across all ages and levels.
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Join the membership. Email us and we are happy to set up a personalized schedule for you that is customized to your goals.
Private training sessions. Contact us to schedule one-on-one sessions tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. For optimal results, a minimum of 2 sessions per week is recommended.
About Rachel
Professional ballerina turned entrepreneur, Rachel Hamrick, received her classical ballet training at the Kirov Academy and danced professionally for Dutch National Ballet, Hungarian National Ballet, Universal Ballet, Orlando Ballet, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal.
After a decade of dancing professionally internationally, her career was disrupted by an emergency operation that left her spinal extension and mobility drastically reduced. In her pursuit to regain flexibility and re-sculpt her own form, she embarked on a mission to better understand anatomy, kinesiology, and its applications to dance-specific movements and overall functional health. With a Pilates, Yoga, and Strength Conditioning certification under her belt, she started working with clients of all ages and flexibility levels to help increase their range of motion, strength, and anatomical awareness.
Rachel is the inventor and founder of the Flexistretcher®, a tool designed from her need to enhance her own training regimen, which she evolved into a globally recognized brand before selling the company in 2019. Hamrick has been and educator in ballet, Pilates and personal training for over a decade and has certified over 100 teachers in her method. She has lead master classes at the Dance Teacher's Summit, Danza In Fiera, American Dance Competition, and is a Judge and Teacher for the Youth America Grand Prix.
She is dedicated to helping individuals of all levels improve their flexibility and strength through her unique training style, leveraging her extensive background to foster anatomical awareness and functional strength specifically tailored to ballet technique.
